Find out more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates topics related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in online learning enable learners all around the world to take online classes. These massive open online courses are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are struggling with in 2015 because online education technology is advancing so fast. How can educators certify that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by institutions like OpenLearning to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants need to understand these interesting new open educational ventures. Lecturers want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this expanding demand for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education issues. This thrilling new book also describes the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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